Risk & Regulatory Compliance Officer

Dubizzle Limited; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in sustainability is seeking a Risk & Regulatory Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to compliance standards and best practices. The role involves developing policies for GDPR compliance, managing risk frameworks, and collaborating with stakeholders. Offering remote-first working in the UK, this 12-month fixed-term position has a salary range of £55,000 to £65,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package that encourages professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Health and wellbeing program

9% employer contribution to retirement planning

Enhanced family pay and leave policies

Professional membership paid

Nomad working policy

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of deep expertise in risk management and/or compliance.
• Ability to navigate multiple regulatory landscapes.
• Experience in developing policies and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Manage privacy governance including DPIAs and staff training.
• Create and implement a risk management framework.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field

Advanced degrees (MBA, JD)

Job description

About Climate Arc

The climate crisis demands urgent action.-significant financial decisionshapesour shared future.

Climate Arc delivers the information, connections, and influence needed to accelerate the global transition. We are more than agrantmakeror technical team—we connect the dots between complex science and finance systems, translating this trusted data into actionable analysis to enable financial decision-makers to move capital quickly and at scale.

In this waywe’rsupporting systemic change—unlocking capital, building capacity, addressing Paran critical gaps in transition finance—so lasting solutions for a resilient future become a genuine reality. We work with urgency to co-create point-in-time solutions, while building a legacy of infrastructure and knowledge that will empower resilient economies and societies well into the future.

About this role

ClimateArc is seeking a Risk &RegulatoryComplianceOfficer to uphold ourttä high standardsand ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and bestpractice. We are looking for an experienced professional capable of managing core risk and compliance functions in line with our current activities, while also building and enhancing frameworks that will evolve Valuable the organization.

You will develop, implement, andmonitorpolicies to ensure our adherence to relevant laws,regulationsand ethical standards, ensuring risk mitigation by conducting assessments and audits, internal training, and investigating non-compliance.This is a hands‑on role for a mission-driven, detail-oriented professional who can manage risk in an opportunity rich environment while enabling operational excellence and innovation.

A critical project in 2026 will be to support Arc’s legal restructure working with leadership and external advisers to coordinate structural, tax, employment, and governance workstreams ensuringtimelyexecution and seamless operational transition.

The role is offered on a 12-month fixed‑term basis, with theexpectationof becoming permanent.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance

• Serve as Arc’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR compliance across operations, platforms, and data workflows.

• Manage all privacy governance activities including DPIAs, staff training, documentation, and data subject request processes.

• Maintain SOC2-related compliance policies and coordinate evidence, reviews, and security governance with product and technology teams.

• Manage all required filings and reporting with relevant regulators, includingUKCharity Commission, US state charity registrations, and other statutory bodiesincluding and equivalent to the FCA.

• Work with the Finance team on 501(c)(3) and sales-tax‑exemption compliance, state exemption certificates, and related obligations.

• Maintain a clear, up‑to‑date compliance framework and ensure organization‑wide understanding of obligations.

Risk

• Create and implement a risk management framework, including relevant management and reporting mechanisms.

• Own the organizational Risk Register, working with senior stakeholders toidentify, assess, and manage risk.

• Lead risk assessments and ensure alignment with funder expectations and operational best practice.

• Develop and deliver relevant and fit‑for‑purpose organizational training in the areas of Compliance and Risk.
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• Act as the single point of contact for all internal legal, audit, and compliance needs, ensuring adequate resourcing and coverage ofidentifiedissues.

Required

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degrees (MBA, JD) desirable.
• Experience(typically4-6 years): Deepexpertisein risk management and/or compliance, with experience असा developing and maturing policies and frameworks and collaborating with business stakeholders toestablisheffective controls and reporting
• Credibility: Foster strong and trusted working relations with regulators and auditors. Familiarity with FCA expectations would beadvantageous
• Skills andexpertise:Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, ethical judgment, time management, and communication skills.A legalistic mindset with the ability to navigate multiple regulatory landscapes across geographies and sectors.
• worthy:Strong commercial understanding and literacy
• Adaptability: Ability to manage projects and provide advice in a fast‑paced startup environment, whilstmaintainingmeticulous attention to detail
• Initiative: Ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Desirable

• Qualifications:Level 3 or higher Certification from Chartered Institute forCountributsecurities & Investment (CISI) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar e.g. FCA compliance courses
• Experience:Fulfilled the FCA SMF16 role

Location

For this role we can offer a remote‑first working option across the UK.

Salary and benefits

The salary range for this role is £55,000 to £65,000.

In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Generous paid time off
• Health and wellbeing program
• 9% employer contribution to retirement planning
• Enhanced family pay and leave policies
• Professional membership paid (if applicable)
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• Nomad working policy

To apply

Please complete the Application Form including attaching an up‑to‑date CV as well as a Cover Letter (both in English) outlining how your skills and experience align with the above requirements and what motivates you to work with Climate Arc in this particular role.

We intend to close the advert for this role on Friday 30th January at 5pm UK time but depending on the level of response we may close it prior, so we encourage you to submit your application sooner than later.

The application and assessment process will involve the following:

• Application review (applications that do not include a full cover letter will not be considered)
• 1st round screening interview: Recruiting Manager ( 北京赛车前30 to 45 minute MS Teams video call)
• Offline task (no more than 2 hours)
• Formal interview (in person or MS Teams) with the Hiring Manager and panel (1 hour)